H.R. No. 1757
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Warrior's Weekend is taking place in Port O'Connor
May 20 through 22, 2011, and this outstanding event offers
well-deserved recognition for the selfless service rendered by the
members of the United States armed forces; and
WHEREAS, First held in 2007, Warrior's Weekend brings
together military personnel who have been wounded in action to
enjoy a relaxing day of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico as well as a
special dinner and other activities; and
WHEREAS, The event places a special emphasis on those service
members who have been injured in the Global War on Terrorism,
including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom;
more than 200 veterans are taking part, arriving by air and bus not
only from Texas facilities such as Fort Sam Houston, Fort Hood, and
Fort Bliss but also from military bases and hospitals in Kentucky,
Colorado, Kansas, New York, Utah, and Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Warrior's Weekend also allows Texans to show their
support for the exceptional efforts of our men and women in uniform;
as part of that effort, a Field of Honor composed of more than 1,000
American flags is on display at Faith Family Church in Victoria May
14 through 30, with a dedication ceremony taking place on May 20
attended by Warrior's Weekend honorees; the flags are purchased
through individual donations, and this touching monument pays
tribute to all members of the military who have been wounded or who
have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, The valiant individuals who take up arms to defend
our nation and its ideals are deserving of our deepest respect and
enduring support, and Warrior's Weekend provides an exceptional
opportunity to honor the admirable heroism of those who have risked
all by stepping into harm's way as members of the United States
military; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2011 Warrior's Weekend and
extend heartfelt appreciation and sincere best wishes to the
veterans taking part in the event as well as to all those who have
worked to make the gathering a success.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1757 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House